Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 15, § 1094.6. Method of payment; facility situated in Tangipahoa Parish

A. On the basis of information provided in accordance with R.S. 15:1083, the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall determine the actual cost of operating the juvenile detention facility situated in Tangipahoa Parish when the facility files a statement requesting participation and funding under this Part. The department shall enter into a contractual agreement with the participating regional detention facility, specifying the services to be provided and the dollar amount of the contractual agreement, which shall be the actual cost of operating the facility or program. This amount shall be paid in quarterly advances to the participating regional detention facility.

B. In order to develop the detention facility desperately needed in the state and region for juveniles who are clients of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, the department shall provide start-up funds for the establishment of the facility or program.